Court clears ‘Cebu 8’ protesters of charges after 4 years
“We would like to state that the dismissal [of the charges] is further proof that protest is never, and should not be, a crime."
Court clears ‘Cebu 8’ protesters of charges after 4 years
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Ozamiz court acquits Aglipayan bishop, peace consultant
Ozamiz court acquits Aglipayan bishop, peace consultant
“Indeed, to a fair and impartial judge, who assert her independence, a contrived case, similar to what Bishop Carlo and Rommel had to endure, cannot survive judicial scrutiny. Lest we forget, this is the exception rather than the rule. It is a glitch in the system that tilted the scale and favored the innocent."
Rights groups support UN expert’s recommendations to abolish NTF-ELAC, repeal Anti-Terror Act
Rights groups support UN expert’s recommendations to abolish NTF-ELAC, repeal Anti-Terror Act
“It appears that the NTF-ELCAC is using its powers to protect key economic interests in the country. This has nothing to do with anti-terrorism or anti-communism. The gross overreaction to people trying to defend their right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment is totally unacceptable."
Oldest political prisoner released: A long fight towards freedom
Oldest political prisoner released: A long fight towards freedom
"The release of political prisoner Gerardo Dela Peña is a testament to the power of perseverance, vigilance and community in overcoming challenges."
Special Report: The civilian cost of military operations in Aurora
Special Report: The civilian cost of military operations in Aurora
“Men have not been able to go back to the farm and our children are already starving, all because we are prohibited to continue our only livelihood in our farms in the mountains,” Capinlac said in Filipino.
News in Pictures | Groups call to free all political prisoners, end torture
News in Pictures | Groups call to free all political prisoners, end torture
SELDA said there are currently 27 documented victims of torture under the Marcos Jr. Administration and 700 political prisoners in the country.
A drag queen’s fight for climate justice, healthcare, and inclusion
A drag queen’s fight for climate justice, healthcare, and inclusion
Even as an emerging drag queen, Celestia immediately started her career by partnering with the development and humanitarian organization Oxfam Pilipinas to create content about the climate crisis. In the form of reels, she initiated conversations about the connection between the climate crisis and public health, and how the government needs to implement policies that reduce carbon emissions.
Fisher group decries PH Army harassment of Zambales fishers
Fisher group decries PH Army harassment of Zambales fishers
The livelihoods of fisherfolk in Zambales have been largely affected by the rising tension in the West Philippine Sea and the lower catch due to recurring seasonal loss called "sigwada." But instead of due assistance, they are subjected to so-called "visits" and interrogation by soldiers.
In Bohol, release of terminally-ill political prisoner sought
In Bohol, release of terminally-ill political prisoner sought
“Rimando is praying for a chance to spend his remaining days in a place with sufficient access to the needed care of his medical condition, and if possible, unification with his family,” a portion of his petition before the Bohol Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 15 read.
Raids, harassment prelude to crackdown – rights group
Raids, harassment prelude to crackdown – rights group
Cristina Palabay, secretary-general of Karapatan, said in a statement that these incidents may be a “prelude to a major crackdown against peasant leaders, activists and farmers’ rights advocates.”
News in pictures | Progressives want Celiz, Badoy held to account over red-tagging
News in pictures | Progressives want Celiz, Badoy held to account over red-tagging
Progressive groups gathered in front of the Quezon City Regional Trial Court today, June 19, to express their support to Bagong Alyansang Makabayan Chairperson Emeritus Carol Araullo as the case she filed against Jeffrey Celiz and Lorraine Badoy Partosa over their persistent red-tagging continues.
Caravana Filipina: Culture of Impunity Prevails in PH
Caravana Filipina: Culture of Impunity Prevails in PH
The delegation also discovered that red-tagging significantly contributes to attacks on legal professionals. In the majority of the cases they examined, the victims had been subjected to red-tagging before being killed or attacked.
Filipino lawyers get prestigious award
Filipino lawyers get prestigious award
“Finally, we shall eternally remember the inspiring words of Ebru Timtik who had to make the extraordinary sacrifice of giving up her life fighting for the basic principle of a fair trial: ‘Only those who resist are hopeful. Our hope is great, our faith is complete.'"
Fishers raise alarm over harassment of elderly leader
Fishers raise alarm over harassment of elderly leader
Pamalakaya said their leader, Romy Antazo, 80 years old, has been repeatedly approached by suspected state agents and was offered livelihood support in exchange for his supposed “cooperation.”
Group to Judicial Council: Remember Baby River
Group to Judicial Council: Remember Baby River
Judges Villavert and Zapanta ‘legally and morally unfit’
A week after military bombing, Aurora residents suffer from trauma
A week after military bombing, Aurora residents suffer from trauma
In the situation report of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), a total of 3,633 families or 12,814 persons were affected in 14 barangays in Dipaculao and Maria Aurora, Aurora.
Amanda Echanis continues writing behind bars
Amanda Echanis continues writing behind bars
Echanis, a political detainee, is one of the fellows of the Palihang Rogelio Sicat (PRS), an annual national workshop on creative writing using Filipino and various languages in the Philippines. It is the first time in the history of the workshop to have a political prisoner as one of its 15 participants.
Civil societies sound alarm over gov’t use of terror financing charges to paralyze their services
Civil societies sound alarm over gov’t use of terror financing charges to paralyze their services
Being falsely accused of terrorism financing, the operations of the civil societies are being paralyzed by the government, denying poor communities of much needed assistance and bringing them farther from the grasp of genuine development.
‘Marcos Jr’s human rights committee will not address rights abuses’ – rights groups
‘Marcos Jr’s human rights committee will not address rights abuses’ – rights groups
The composition is the most fundamental defect of the Special Committee, agencies, which civil society organizations said, “not only failed to address the many human rights issues relating to the brutal ‘war on drugs’ and suppression of freedoms and dissent but are, in fact, part of the problem.”
Groups call for disqualification of judge who issued questionable search warrants
Groups call for disqualification of judge who issued questionable search warrants
"With her track record of abuse of power and authority, Judge Villavert is unfit to hold any position in the judiciary, let alone be promoted. She is not a person of proven competence, integrity, probity and independence."
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